Care to dip your toe in the political whirlpool? Then pencil in June 6 at 7 p.m. for Town Clerk Linda Hutchenrider's informational night for candidates at town hall.

The annual event is an opportunity to take out nomination papers for the November election, which this year includes town councilor seats in precincts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13; three seats on the school committee; two seats on the housing authority; and the town collector's post.

The last day to take out nomination papers is July 27.

Gonzaga wants to serve

Lou Gonzaga of Hyannis has declared his interest in the Precinct 9 town council seat being vacated by Gary Brown, who will reach his limit of terms this year.

Gonzaga, who runs a constable service, has been a strong supporter of the town's withdrawal from the Cape Cod Commission.

Perry to join rally for troops

State Rep. Jeff Perry will attend the third annual "Troops in the Spotlight" rally May 27 at the Kmart plaza parking lot on Route 132 in Hyannis. The commemoration continues through noon on Monday.

Delahunt wants to engage Bush

U.S. Rep. Bill Delahunt is cosponsor of the International Climate Change Re-engagement Act, which was approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee this week. It calls on the U.S. to take a leadership role in combating global warming and the appointment of an Ambassador at Large for Global Climate Change.